Casting Engineer Technical Specialist
Company: Arconic
Location: Alcoa
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Arconic is currently in search of Casting Engineer
Technical Specialist to join our Casting Technology team . At
Arconic, we take pride in our work and our innovative products and
technologies that advance sustainable solutions for a better world.
We strive to create a safe, inclusive, and collaborative workplace
with competitive benefits, development opportunities and a culture
that values and rewards employees on all levels of the
organization. Job Summary: This role will serve as the corporate
expert in all molten metal processes—including casting, melting,
and recycling—across the global network of conventional and
aluminum-lithium casthouses. The individual will be responsible for
developing and implementing best practices in these areas by
benchmarking both internal and external casting operations and
staying current with emerging technologies in the market. As the
principal troubleshooter, they will address complex problems that
cannot be resolved by local resources or that have a system-wide
impact on casthouse operations. Additionally, the role includes
responsibility for training and developing both operators and
technologists, with the goal of building a lasting legacy of
expertise within the casting discipline. Responsibilities In this
role, you will: This role will serve as the corporate expert in all
molten metal processes (casting, melting, and recycling) for the
global network of conventional and aluminum-lithium casthouses They
will be responsible for developing and implementing best practices
in the casting and melting/recycling areas. This includes
benchmarking internal and external casting operations and keeping
abreast of developed technologies in the market. The role will be
the principal troubleshooter for complex problems that cannot be
solved by the locations resources or issues that have a system-wide
impact in the casthouse. The role will be responsible for training
and development of both operators and other technologists, and to
leave a legacy of experts inside of the casting space. Improve
ingot casting recovery at our three GRP NA locations by helping
with practice development and consistency Educate casthouse
operators and engineering personnel on ingot casting best practices
Support organic improvements in casthouse capacity beyond just
recovery, including improving set up times and workflow around the
ingot pit Drive best metal quality practices to ensure a
consistent, suitable product out of the ingot plant Use available
casting/recovery data systems to drive the biggest impact in
improving casthouse productivity Also note: Open to relocation.
Travel 25-50% expected, some may require international travel.
Qualifications You have: (required) Bachelor's degree in
Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, Ceramics, or Chemical
Engineering from an accredited institution. 8 years of related
experience in a Metallurgical or Materials Science capacity 4 years
of molten metal process experience, including slab casting and
melting/recycling technologies Employees must be legally authorized
to work in the United States. Verification of employment
eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship
is not available for this position. This position requires access
to controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration
Regulations (15 C.F.R. §730, et seq.) and/or the International
Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Authorizations from the
relevant government agency may be required to meet export control
compliance requirements. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree
in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, Ceramics, or
Chemical Engineering from an accredited institution. 10 years of
molten metal process experience, including slab casting and
melting/recycling technologies Aluminum experience
Keywords: Arconic, Johnson City , Casting Engineer Technical Specialist, Engineering , Alcoa, Tennessee
